S 2283 United States Senate · 118th Congress

PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023

This bill prohibits U.S. federal agencies from purchasing cookware, utensils, carpets, or furniture containing PFOS or PFOA starting October 1, 2025. It requires agencies to prioritize buying products that do not contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) when available. The law directly affects all executive agencies defined under federal procurement rules, mandating a shift toward safer chemical alternatives in their purchasing decisions.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jul 2023

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Introduced Jul 12, 2023 Last action Nov 30, 2023

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Nov 30, 2023

Upper · Passed

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-118.

upper

Jul 26, 2023

Upper · Passed

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

upper

Jul 12, 2023

Committee

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

upper

Jul 12, 2023

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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors